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W868 BEC

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

117,066 mi
Last recorded117,066 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW868 BEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 117,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front and both rear tyres cracked and perished

all welding covered in underseal

Fail 15 Apr 2019 117,062 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front and both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 3 May 2018 115,256 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 May 2018 115,253 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 115,250 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 113,584 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

THIS VEHICLE MEETS THE MINIMUM STANDARD

Fail 13 Apr 2017 113,581 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 110,591 miles

FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

REAR EXHAUST MISSING

Fail 20 Apr 2016 110,590 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

REAR EXHAUST MISSING

Pass 15 Apr 2015 104,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 104,961 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 99,756 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 99,756 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,799 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 87,894 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 87,894 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 80,965 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 80,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 73,196 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 73,196 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 67,471 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 67,471 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 59,125 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,069 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 45,557 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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W868 BEC is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W868 BEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W868 BEC is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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